Josh Norris set for big night in Ottawa (Image via: Getty Images) Josh Norris is back on the ice, healthy and contributing, just as the Buffalo Sabres have found their rhythm. The team is riding a six-game winning streak, and Norris has been a key part of the resurgence. Tuesday’s matchup against the Ottawa Senators carries extra weight, marking his first game against his former team since last season’s trade.The timing couldn’t be better for Buffalo. The Sabres have turned their road struggles around, winning four consecutive games away from home after managing only two in their first 13. Momentum is on their side, and the team is determined to keep it going in a matchup that carries both personal significance for Norris and real standings implications.
Josh Norris back in Ottawa as Buffalo Sabres take on Senators in NHL game
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For Norris, returning to Ottawa is more than just another game. Injuries kept him out of all previous meetings with the Senators since the trade that sent him to Buffalo and brought Dylan Cozens to Ottawa. Since coming back on December 1, Norris has collected 10 points in eight games, including four goals and six assists. Even in the one game he didn’t register a point against the Islanders, he delivered the shootout-winning goal, highlighting his steady impact.Buffalo’s recent surge has been powered by a combination of skill and consistency. Winger Zach Benson, who scored the go-ahead goal against New Jersey, has three goals and five points in his last five games, giving the Sabres depth scoring options.Ottawa, meanwhile, is riding its own wave of success, winning four straight games and five of six, with a 6-2 win over the Bruins on Sunday. Fabian Zetterlund has been outstanding with six points in his last three games, while Tim Stutzle and captain Brady Tkachuk continue to fuel the team’s top line. Stutzle is on a seven-game point streak, and Tkachuk has scored five goals in his last five games.Tuesday’s clash promises a high-intensity, competitive matchup. Buffalo wants to continue its winning run, Ottawa wants to protect its home ice, and Norris has something to prove against his former colleagues. The stakes are higher than ever in this battle where team momentum and individual narratives meet.Also Read: NHL player injury update: Buffalo Sabres’ Josh Norris sidelined from team after suffering serious injuries